Materials

Engineered for Strength

Awesome Awnings Ltd. have had the structural integrity of our awnings assessed by a registered engineer. All Awesome Awnings are manufactured to engineering specifications, producer statements are available upon request.

Structural Grade Steel

Box Section

In order to meet the structural requirements of the New Zealand Building Code, Awesome Awnings Ltd use square or rectangular ‘box section’ steel. ‘Box section’ has a much higher lateral strength than that of circular tubing, giving less flex in the structural members. In comparison, circular tubing has very good torsion properties making it more difficult to twist, not an attribute that we need.

Certified for Durability

At it’s inception, Awesome Awnings Ltd had the procedural elements of our manufacturing processes analysed by a Registered Corrosion Consultant, Les Boulton to ensure the long lasting durability of our awnings.

Galvanizing

In order to ensure that the frame will not deteriorate unduly, all structural members are mill hot dipped galvanised (both inside and out). All fabricated brackets and fittings are ‘hot dipped’ galvanized prior to the powder coating process.

Polycarbonate Sheet Roofing

Polycarbonate Sheet Roofing is a product of the space age! An advanced plastic polymer with optical and physical properties that can’t be matched by other materials. It has high resistance to the weathering effects of UV rays and yellowing of sheets is minimised over their lifetime. Impact strength is up to 150 times that of tempered glass, even hail won’t cause damage. The sheeting also blocks 99.9% of harmful UV rays so you can enjoy the sun without the sunburn.

Awesome Awnings was started in May 2001 by Alastair and Rosemary Dean who had been involved in permanent weather protection shelters and solutions. They saw a gap in the existing market for a new, innovative product and service. Awesome Awnings are now the specialists in modern day conservatories and pergolas.